Food Allergy Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis, By Product Type (Instruments and Reagents & Kits), By Diagnosis Type (Blood Testing, Skin Prick Testing, Oral Food Challenge, and Others), By Test Type (Laboratory Test and Point-of-Care Test), By Food Source (Peanuts and Peanut Products, Poultry and Poultry Products, Milk and Milk Products, Tree Nuts, Shellfish, and Others) By End-user (Hospitals & Clinics, Diagnostic Laboratories, and Others) and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

Food allergy is an immune system reaction that can be immunoglobulin (Ig)E-mediated or non-IgE-mediated that occurs after an ingestion of a particular food. A minimal amount of allergen-causing food ingested by a person may induce allergic reactions such as itching, redness, lips and face tongue swelling, nasal congestion, breathing troubles, dizziness, fainting, and others. Some of the most common allergy-causing foods include peanuts, soy, gluten, milk and dairy products, and shellfish. Food allergy is tested by three significant tests, namely blood test, skin prick test, and oral food challenge test.

Furthermore, the increasing number of cases of food allergies across the globe leads to the increasing number of tests for food allergies, thus propelling the growth of the market.

• For instance, according to the data published by the World Health Organization on food allergy epidemiology in 2022, it states that food hypersensitivity is one of the growing problems worldwide, affecting more than 10.0% of the population globally and approximately 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 12 children are affected by food allergy. Such a rising number of food allergy cases has boosted the growth of the food allergy market during the forecast period.

However, increasing awareness amongst the people and rising government initiatives regarding food allergies and their management are boosting the growth of the food allergy market.

• For instance, the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team celebrates Food Allergy Awareness Week every year from May 12 to 18th. This awareness campaign helped to increase the understanding and knowledge about food allergies and anaphylaxis symptoms, as well as their management and treatment. Such initiatives promote testing and treating food allergies and expand the market's growth.

Moreover, increasing launches of new methods of testing and product launches for food allergy testing kits are expected to propel the market's growth during 2024-2032.

• For instance, in August 2023, Gold Standard Diagnostics launched the DNAllergen real-time PCR kits, a new molecular method for allergen testing of different food categories such as soy, almonds, hazelnuts, fish, oats, and others. The kit also allows the detection of specific allergens that cannot be detected by immunoassays, such as celery. Such advancements in food allergy testing kits and methods propel the growth of the market.

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the food allergy market. The decline in patient visits to the hospital for diseases other than COVID-19 declined the testing for food allergies. Also, the issues in the supply chain and the stringent guidelines during the pandemic period reduced the sales and consumption of kits and reagents for food allergy testing, eventually leading to a decline in market growth during the pandemic period.

However, the market has stabilized with the ease of COVID-19 guidelines and increasing patient visits for diseases such as food allergic reactions, hypersensitivity, and anaphylaxis. Furthermore, increasing product launches, research and development activities, and awareness among people regarding food allergy and associated complications are expected to boost the market's growth during 2024-2032.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Prevalence of Food Allergy, By Key Countries/Regions, 2023
• Technological Developments in Food Allergy Testing
• New Product Launches, By Key Players
• Key Industry Developments - Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships
• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

Analysis by Food Source

Based on a food source, the food allergy market is segmented into peanuts and peanut products, poultry and poultry products, milk and milk products, tree nuts, shellfish, and others.

Shellfish held a considerable share of the food sources segment in the global food allergy market in 2023. Globally, seafood is the primary reason behind food allergy and anaphylaxis. The shellfish segment includes crustaceans and mollusks. Shellfish is responsible for more than 90.0% of all cases of food allergies. The shellfish comprises allergens, such as tropomyosin, arginine kinase, myosin light chain, sarcoplasmic calcium-binding protein, and others. Ingestion or inhalation of these allergens from shellfish such as prawns, shrimps, lobsters, crabs, octopus, and others leads to an immediate hypersensitivity reaction.

Furthermore, the increasing prevalence of food allergy cases associated with shellfish and, thus, the increasing number of tests for identifying the allergies associated with it are expected to boost the growth of the segment in the market.

• For instance, in 2020, according to the data published in the journal by the Department of Pneumology and Allergy, Hospital Clínic, shellfish are included in the “big eight” food groups, with approximately 2.5% of the world’s population experiencing adverse reactions with it. Such a large number of cases associated with shellfish food allergy led to an increasing number of tests for it, thus propelling the growth of the segment in the market.

The peanuts and peanut products segment also held a significant proportion of the global market.

Regional Analysis

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The global market is geographically segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America held the dominant position in the food allergy market in 2023. The increasing prevalence of food allergy in the region and the increasing awareness programs by the governments of the region for the identification of food allergies are propelling the growth of the food allergy market in the region.

• For instance, according to the data published by the FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education), around 33.0 million people in America are suffering from food allergies.
• In addition, Food Allergy Canada started the “All about Food Allergy” program for students from grades 4 to 6. This program educates the students on food allergy and anaphylaxis reactions and their management of them. Such initiatives boost the growth of the market in the region.

Furthermore, there is a presence of key players in the market with a large number of services and product offerings for allergy testing. Also, the presence of advanced healthcare infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities in the region boosts the growth of the market.

Additionally, Europe held a considerable portion of the global food allergy market in 2023, owing to the increasing cases of food allergy in the region. Also, the presence of key players in the market with advanced product offerings for the accurate and reliable testing of allergens promotes the growth of the market in the region.

• For instance, in May 2024, according to the data published by the Food Standards Agency, around 6.0% of the adult population in the U.K. are suffering from food allergies.

Key Players Covered

The report includes the profiles of key players, such as Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., 3M, R-Biopharm, Neogen Corporation, HOB Biotech Group Corp., Ltd., Stallergenes Greer, SCIEX, DH Life Sciences, LLC., and Other Prominent Players.

Key Industry Developments

• In October 2023, BÜHLMANN fCAL launched the Flow CAST Basophil Activation Test. It is a registered In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) test for allergy diagnostics. The test provides accurate and rapid diagnosis for crucial and effective management and treatment of allergies caused by food, drugs, and other allergens.
• In May 2023, Dr Dangs Lab launched 'Allergynius Dx, ' an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered novel test for allergies. The test is based on molecular diagnostics using microarray nanoparticles that give results for 163 food and 294 respiratory allergens.
• In January 2020, User-Friendly Sensor & Tech Taiwanese start-up launched a personalized food allergen detection system used for accurately testing the amount of allergens in food. The company aimed to address the most prevalent food allergen first, i.e., gluten, followed by peanuts, milk, and nuts.